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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1924

Page

5

Legislature Must Work With Smith, Senator Declares

New York November 19 Republican state senators and assemblymen who will control the next Legislature will be forced to accept the wishes of the people as indicated by the election of Governor Smith James J Walker Democratic Senate leader said today as he sailed for England on the Acquitania The way the people voted clearly shows they are back of Governor Smith throughout the state Johnny Dundee pugilist recently relinquished his world featherweight championship also was mentioned.

New York Smith James J. Walker England Johnny Dundee

Aquitania Passenger Talks on London Fights and Italian Holiday

A former champion passenger named Jimmy Johnston discusses plans for future London bouts and explains he took a lengthy holiday with his parents in Italy, indicating expectations for lively fights ahead.

Aquitania Jimmy “Johnston London Italy

War in China Forces Closure of New York Plant

Gloversville November 19. Announcement states the Surpass Leather company mill, employing 160 workers, will close definitively in early December due to lack of raw material. The plant dresses skins sourced from interior China, shipments halted by the war conditions there.

China New York Gloversville

Chinese Provinces Establish Military Government Across Yangtze

Washington reports a military government formed by Yangtze Klang provinces with Wuchang as seat. Five ministries to be run by provincial army and navy commanders, a president and vice president to be elected, dissolved when the constitution is operative again. The move follows a Monday proclamation signed by twenty high officials.

Washington TiHe State Department Stewart ‘Heintzleman

Benefits in Many Ways Provided for Children

A physician identified a child as feeble minded and on the verge of institutionalization. Bridgeport agents and the New England Home for Little Wanderers prompted guardians to seek mental examination in Boston. Result: the boy, once urged to perform, now thrives at home in normal school progress after proper diagnosis. The note cites other similar Bridgeport cases and appeals for Community Chest support to fund such services.

Moody Bridgeport England Boston M. E. Home Little Wanderers Community Chest

New Military Government Allegedly Formed in China

Dispatches report that Wu Pei-fu, once head of the Per ing government’s military, has been deposed and was at Hankow with the Tuchan of the Yangtze on the Yellow River provinces forming a new military government.

Shanghai Pei-Fpu Pering Hankow Yangtze Yellow River

Slim Trousseau Party Night Rumor

A fragment from American Legion Weekly humorously hints at a social night with a character needing to go home to change clothes. The dialogue reflects playful banter about appearance and attire.

Slim Trousseau American Legion Weekly

Death of Deputy Figeis Wife After Dublin Taxi Attack

Mrs Darrell Figeis wife of a Dail deputy died in Dublin hospital from a head wound suffered when a gunman fired aboard a taxi along a Rathfarnham road. The cab driver found her unconscious as smoke filled the interior. Mrs Figgis was a noted White Cross Movement worker aiding Irish political prisoners in the Anglo Irish Troubles.

Dublin Associated Press Darrell Figeia Figeia Eirezha Dubslin Rathfarnham Wegis Figgis White Cross Movement

Zoning Expands Across Urban Areas Says Commerce Report

More than 15.6 million people live in zoned cities towns and villages, 27 percent of the urban population, with zoning plans dividing communities into districts for residential, office and manufacturing uses. In 1922 zoning spread rapidly in smaller towns, lifting total zoned locales to 109 nationwide by January 1 1928. New York State leads with 81 percent urban zoning. New Jersey and California follow with 31 and 14 zoned places respectively. District of Columbia fully zoned.

Department of Commerce Amaller New York New York State California Minnesota New Jersey Utah District of Columbia Illinois Ohio Massachusetts Wisconsin

Wedding Waits on Lease for Homes in London

The average marrying age in London has risen postwar from 22 for grooms and 20 for brides to 32-38 for grooms and 25-27 for brides. An registrar says the shortage of suitable small houses or flats drives couples to wait for affordable homes before marriage, delaying plans and creating a natural postponement of nuptials.

London

Women Club Ad Urges Schools Free From Politics

Mrs William Purdy vice president of the New York Federation of Women’s Clubs urged at a Music Study Club meeting that schools must be detached from politics for the benefit of children. She cited Mount Vernon as a model and cited federation efforts to remove billboards, reforest lands, and support community betterment while noting women’s evolving political role and education.

William 2. Purdy New ‘York Federation of Women's ‘Club M. Doten Gros Claude Leurel Avenue New York State Federation Bill Board Companies New York Adirondack New York Federation Connecticut Federation Hartford Frederick Monroe Card Purdy Headley Hi Wills First Baptist Church New Haven Leta M. Brownell Chadwick Gharies G. Spross Allah Ishtar Spross Hickock Woodbury

No More Sick Headaches From Indican Claim

A vintage advert claims headaches and many illnesses stem from Indican in the system. It urges a urine test, then using Carter's Little Liver Pills to remove Indican and improve digestion, liver and bowels function.

Hetty Mitch Carter

New Treatment Claims Quick End to Piles

Advertises Moava Suppositories as a reliable remedy for hemorrhoids. Claims immediate relief and healing of ulcers through soothing antiseptic action. Promises rapid results often within two days and notes availability via Hindle Drug Stores and agents who can deliver quickly.

Ed Oh Hindle Agy Enti

Unusual coat sale offers luxury furs and high style

The notice promotes a prestigious coat sale featuring Gerona and newer fabrics with lavish fur trim including brown fox opossum beaver and jap mink. It touts one of a kind European and American designer creations at much lower prices, inviting women to seize a distinctive seasonal opportunity.

Costa Hia Price

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